A fine and large example of superb craftsmanship with beautiful and well preserved coloring. Each color identifies a colonist nation and their conquered territories throughout the world. Superb attention to detail by the globe maker is evident throughout the map. A truly superb masterpiece when it comes to globe making. The mounting also shows fine artistic skill with a turned fruitwood base in a warm blond finish. Ocean currents in finely printed parallel lines. Note the functional compass in the foot of the base. 12 coated paper gores over pasteboard sphere with 2 polar callotes , Brass hardware. Globe attached to a turned fruitwood base in a warm blond finish with integrated compass. Approx 22” Tall and 12” Diameter. In good condition with age appropriate wear. Some scuffs and abrasions to mapping with only minimal nicks to wooden base. Wrinkled mapping to the south west of Hawaii from old impression though no indention is visible. The age of the globe has been identified by the political borders displayed: Austrian empire is visible. Persia, St Petersburg are displayed. German colonies present in Africa as well as the Congo State. Panama is independent Item # dn101 - SOLD